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# David Spiller (1942–2018)

## What is David Spiller’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for David Spiller at 8 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,013 including buyer’s premium (middle half $386–$1,559, n=6). The auction record is $16,047 for To Say Hello (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Say Hello, 1996 | Acrylic and coloured pencil on canvas | $16,047 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | With a Little Help from my Friends, 1996 | Acrylic and coloured pencil on canvas | $12,838 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Walk On (Marilyn), 2001 | Acrylic paint | $7,560 | Rago Arts | May 2024 |
| 4 | True Love, 2015 | Acrylic and pencil on canvas | $6,601 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Only You (Tom), 1942 | Screenprint in colours | $11,770 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Just You Know Why (Olive Oyl), 1942 | Screenprint | $6,698 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | I'll Walk With You (Jerry), 1942 | Screenprint in colours | $6,626 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | With Love (Mickey), 1942 | Screenprint in colours | $6,279 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 5 | Your Time Will Come (Popeye), 1942 | Screenprint | $5,860 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | With Love (Mickey), 1942 | Screenprint in colours | $5,495 | Bonhams | Sep 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $7,560 |
| Prints | 48 | $3,577 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $244 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $3,328 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Spiller is a British (modern) artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,498. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Spiller sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $3,583 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Spiller work worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Spiller work is $3,498.

The median David Spiller print sells for $3,518 across 50 lots.

The median David Spiller painting sells for $12,838 across 7 lots.

The median David Spiller work on paper sells for $273 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Spiller prints typically sell for $2,260–$4,006 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 74 | $3,518† | $11,770 | 67.6% | 2025-11-20 |
| Paintings | 9 | $12,838† | $30,311† | 77.8% | 2024-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $273† | $859 | 85.7% | 2025-03-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,158† | $30,311† | — | 2018-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

David Spiller's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (74 lots) median $3,518 with 67.6% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $12,838, record $30,311. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $30,311 (buyer's premium not included). A typical David Spiller painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $18,158.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $2,260–$4,006† | $3,518† | $11,770 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,879–$19,213† | $14,443† | $30,311† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $30,311† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $20,268† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $11,770 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,698 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $859 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $314 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a David Spiller worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Spiller work is $3,498. The median David Spiller print sells for $3,518 across 50 lots. The median David Spiller painting sells for $12,838 across 7 lots. The median David Spiller work on paper sells for $273 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Spiller prints typically sell for $2,260–$4,006 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a David Spiller print?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Spiller print is $3,518. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Spiller's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Spiller print is $11,770.

### What is the average price of a medium David Spiller print?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Spiller print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Spiller's auction record?

David Spiller's auction record is $30,311, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $30,311 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Spiller auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-spiller (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.